What are the recommended methods for checking application status?

What are the recommended methods for checking application status? The USPTO recommends several methods for checking application status: Patent Application Information Retrieval (PAIR) system: This is the primary method for checking application status online. PAIR provides real-time access to the status of patent applications. USPTO Call Center: For those who cannot access the Internet, the…

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When is a separate written request required for retrieving foreign applications under PDX?

A separate written request is required in specific situations, as outlined in MPEP 215.01: A separate written request may be used when the applicant wishes the Office to retrieve a foreign application from a foreign intellectual property office that becomes a participating foreign intellectual property office after the foreign priority has been claimed, so long…

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